Update to allow file and printer sharing for Microsoft Windows Me Readme This package installs an update to the Microsoft Windows Me operating system which corrects an issue with file and printer sharing. This update is intended for IBM machines of type 6266, 6270, 6276, 6279, 6280, and 6286 running Microsoft Windows Me. This update requires approximately 200KB of space on your hard disk (drive C). Print this file so that you can refer to it during the installation. How to know if you need this update ----------------------------------- 1. When you right-click your hard disk or a folder in Windows Me, the Sharing option is not available even though you installed the Microsoft File and Printer Sharing feature and the feature appears to be configured correctly. 2. The following registry key is missing: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD\Vnetbios Downloading the update ---------------------- 1. Click the file link to download the file from the Web page. 2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file. Installing the update --------------------- 1. Click Start, highlight Find, then click Files and folders. 2. Type pz2z04us.exe in the search box, then click Find Now. This will locate the pz2z04us.exe file you just downloaded. 3. Double-click the icon for pz2z04us.exe. 4. Click Next. Read the license agreement. 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement. 6. Click Next. 7. Ensure that Save files in folder is set to C:\IBMTOOLS\DRIVERS\PZ2Z04US. 8. Click Next. 9. Follow the onscreen prompts and choose to reboot at the end of installation. Additional Information ---------------------- The disk and software contained on it, including any accompanying documentation ("the Software"), are provided to you at no additional charge. Microsoft Corporation owns all right, title and interest to the Software. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MICROSOFT AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE. The Software is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software--Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399. Any transfer of this Software must be accompanied by this statement and may only be transferred if first approved by Microsoft. (c) 1995-1997 Microsoft Corporation, All Rights Reserved. Trademarks ---------- IBM and NetVista are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. (C) Copyright IBM Corporation 2001. All rights reserved.